Transition & Youth Projects

Milwaukee County Advocacy Project

This project is funded by the Disabilities Services Division of the Milwaukee Department of Health & Human Services. This project provides information, support and training to Milwaukee county youth (typically ages 14-21) and their families. The project targets underserved populations within the City of Milwaukee while also conducting outreach to families in other areas of Milwaukee County.

Project activities include the Youth Leadership Summit for high school students with disabilities, trainings for students, parents, and edcuators, as well as individual support for parents of high school students at IEP meetings.

Youth Leadership Summit

Youth Leadership Summit is a week-long summer gathering of Milwaukee and surrounding area high school students with disabilities. WI FACETS partners with IndependenceFirst for this project.

- Participants meet, socialize, brainstorm, and participate in activities with other area high school students with disabilities, hear from college providers, employment agencies and other successful community young people.

- Includes breakfast and lunch each day, travel reimbursement options and a $100 stipend for participating in the entire program.

- A great way to meet others, learn about independent living and talk about issues affecting young persons with disabilities who are making the transition from high school to “the real world”

Space is limited to 20 students. Completed application is required.

Trainings for Youth, Families, & Educators

Two trainings each are typically held in April & October at WI FACETS’ Milwaukee office. Topics often include employment, college and personal stories of self-advocacy. Please check here frequently for future dates, times and topics as these are subject to presenters’ availability. All WI FACETS events are listed on our calendar.

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